Gatherings

Periodically, Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns gather to worship, conduct business, pray, and play. In July, our numbers are large, and we are a visible and valued presence at the Friends General Conference Gathering. We are a community within a community there, worshiping together daily but dispersing throughout the Gathering at the rise of Meeting.

Most Februaries, we meet for a long weekend dedicated to FLGBTQC work and play. Our numbers are often smaller, and we retreat together to attend to old relationships and deepen new ones. Recent Mid-Winter Gatherings have been held online.

Mid-Winter Gathering

Mid-Winter Gathering is typically held over the long weekend surrounding U.S. President’s Day.

Recent Mid-Winter Gathering Locations

  • 2024 - Midwinter Gathering held online
  • 2023 - Midwinter Gathering held online
  • 2022 - Midwinter Gathering held online
  • 2021 - Midwinter Gathering held online
  • 2020 - mini-gathering held in Philadelphia, PA; mini-gathering in Seattle, WA canceled due to covid
  • 2019 - mini-gatherings held in Seattle, WA, and Philadelphia, PA
  • 2018 - Austin, TX
  • 2017 - Portland, OR
  • 2015 - Burlington, NJ
  • 2014 - Portland, OR
  • 2013 - Honesdale, PA
  • 2012 - Milwaukee, WI
  • 2011 - Greensboro, NC
  • 2010 - Garrison, NY
  • 2009 - Mollala, OR
  • 2008 - Maple Lake, MN
  • 2007 - Greensboro, NC
  • 2006 - Fenton, MI
  • 2005 - Abiquiu, NM
  • 2004 - Burlington, NJ
  • 2003 - Abiquiu, NM

Summer Gathering at FGC

Summer Gathering is a week-long event held around the 4th of July.